Livingston, New Jersey · ZIP 07039

Livingston — ZIP 07039

Livingston (07039) scores 63/100 — Fair for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $1.12M.

Overall NeighborScore

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share17%

Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index84/100

Avg math proficiency71%

Avg reading proficiency80%

Schools nearby9

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index30/100

Typical home value$1.12M

Median rent$4,369/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$1.12M

Median Rent

$4,369/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

16,343

Violent Crime

2,732

Property Crime

13,611

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Essex County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Harrison Elementary School	KG–05	522	77%	87%
Burnet Hill Elementary School	PK–05	425	77%	82%
Mount Pleasant Elementary School	KG–05	407	76%	77%
Collins Elementary School	KG–05	440	73%	78%
Hillside Elementary School	KG–05	476	72%	82%
Riker Hill Elementary School	KG–05	477	70%	75%
Heritage Middle School	07–08	994	68%	82%
Mount Pleasant Middle School	06–06	530	68%	78%
Livingston High School	09–12	2,081	58%	81%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

31,128

Median Income

$230K

Homeownership

89%

Median Age

44.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 07039 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 07039 has a school score of 84/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 07039 is approximately $1.12M. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 07039 in Livingston has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.